Wagner
Tristan und IsoldeA timeless tale of forbidden love
With only two performances, don’t miss this chance to experience Wagner at his most intoxicating and transcendent.
A love potion sets off a tragic chain of events. From hatred to lust, from love to death, this opera in concert experience musically emphasises the deep bond between Tristan and Isolde and how far they will go to be together.
Justin Way directs this timeless tale of forbidden love, ignited by Lizzie Powell’s atmospheric lights. Noted Wagnerian Gwyn Hughes Jones takes his signature Tristan to Scotland for the first time, and Katherine Broderick as the proud princess Isolde. A supporting cast includes noted mezzo-soprano Khatuna Mikaberidze as Brangäne, Hansung Yoo as Kurwenal, Richard Wiegold as the unfortunate King Marke, and Mark Le Brocq as the treacherous Melot.
Due to the extended runtime, this performance will begin earlier than usual performance times.
Supported by The Scottish Opera Endowment Trust
Part of Scottish Opera's 2025/26 Season
Show Details
Running time:
Approximately 5 hours including two 25 minute intervals.
Language:
Sung in German with English supertitles
Concessions:
£15 tickets for Under 26s >>
On Stage
The Cast of Tristan und Isolde 2026. Opera in Concert. Scottish Opera. Credit Christopher Bowen.
The Cast of Tristan und Isolde 2026. Opera in Concert. Scottish Opera. Credit Christopher Bowen.
The Cast of Tristan und Isolde 2026. Opera in Concert. Scottish Opera. Credit Christopher Bowen.
The Cast of Tristan und Isolde 2026. Opera in Concert. Scottish Opera. Credit Christopher Bowen.
The Cast of Tristan und Isolde 2026. Opera in Concert. Scottish Opera. Credit Christopher Bowen.
The Cast of Tristan und Isolde 2026. Opera in Concert. Scottish Opera. Credit Christopher Bowen.
The Cast of Tristan und Isolde 2026. Opera in Concert. Scottish Opera. Credit Christopher Bowen.
The Cast of Tristan und Isolde 2026. Opera in Concert. Scottish Opera. Credit Christopher Bowen.
The Cast of Tristan und Isolde 2026. Opera in Concert. Scottish Opera. Credit Christopher Bowen.
Cast & Creatives
Tristan
Gwyn Hughes Jones
Isolde
Katherine Broderick
Brangäne
Khatuna Mikaberidze
King Marke
Richard Wiegold
Kurwenal
Hansung Yoo
Melot
Mark Le Brocq
A Shepherd / A Sailor
Shengzhi Ren
A Steersman
Edward Jowle
*2025/26 Emerging Artists
Conductor
Stuart Stratford
Director
Justin Way
Lighting Designer
Lizzie Powell
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of Tristan und Isolde
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